Guillaume Périgois

European Universities Initiative

Statement by German Univerisites and HEIs

The 35 German universities and higher education institutions that are represented in existing European University Alliances published a joint statement on the full roll-out of the European Universities Initiative.

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European Union

Slowenian EU Council Presidency

Priorities in Education and Research

On 1 July 2021, Slovenia took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU as the last partner of the trio Germany-Portugal-Slovenia. The country will complete the jointly set initiatives.

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Horizon Europe

"Horizon Europe" 2021-2027 officially started

On 2 February, the European Commission announced the formal launch of the new EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe (2021 to 2027). Approximately 95.5 billion euros (in current prices) will be available for the programme over the next seven years - an increase of 30% compared to the previous programme.

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DAAD/Haidau

EU Institutions

Agreement reached on EU budget 2021-2027

On 11.11.2020, the negotiators of the European Parliament and the Council reached a compromise on the future EU budget after months of negotiations. The now available package deal foresees 23,4 Billion € for the Erasmus+ programme.

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European Commisson

A global approach to research, innovation, education and youth

In its work programme for 2021, the Commission plans a global approach to research, innovation, education and youth in addition to clear priorities on digitalisation and climate change.

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European Commisson

Study on the future of universities in Europe

The study examines how ongoing university transformations in research and innovation can best be accompanied by EU support.

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DAAD/Oshi

Council of EU Research Ministers

Open points on Horizon Europe are finalised

On 29 September, the EU Research Council reached a common position on the outstanding issues concerning both the draft regulation on Horizon Europe and the decision to implement the programme.

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Digital Morning Coffee, 3 June 2020

The German EU Council Presidency

The DAAD and KoWi, with support of the German Permanent Representation to the EU, organised a digital morning coffee on the topic "The German EU Council Presidency - What is on the menu for higher education, research and innovation?".

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Online Seminar Series

"Research in Germany"

The "Research in Germany" online seminar series for first-hand information on research and funding opportunities for PhD candidates and postdocs takes place from 15 to 19 June 2020 at 2pm (CEST) each day.

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EU-Africa Strategy

Strengthening academic cooperation

At the beginning of March, the European Commission published the basis for a new EU strategy for Africa, which aims to establish a close partnership with the African continent.

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